Girish Chandra Agnihotri
Weapon Systems & Optronics expert
Dehradun,Uttarakhand
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of transformative leadership at India Optel Limited, achieving over 300% growth by spearheading innovative strategies and fostering stakeholder relationships. Expert in strategic planning and organizational leadership, adept at driving change and growth while maintaining a focus on results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chairman & Managing Director
India Optel Limited
06.2023 - Current
- Transformed two loss-making government factories into profitable ventures by leading their teams for collaborative product development, customer engagement, innovative pricing strategy, and innovative redeployment and retraining of manpower from one plant to another, leading to over 300% growth in topline.
- Facilitated high-level negotiations with key stakeholders, securing beneficial agreements for all parties involved.
- Maintained regulatory compliance across all areas of business operations, mitigating legal risks and reputational damage.
- Fostered environment of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication channels between employees at all levels within organization.
- Drove organizational success through development of sustainable long-term business plans aligned with overall corporate goals.
- Elevated customer satisfaction levels by streamlining service delivery processes to ensure timely responses to client needs.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting, and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
- Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
Director of Operations
India Optel Limited
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Led transformation of government department into company, creating new verticals of HR and Finance, Corporate Governance, and Regulatory compliances.
- Led 300%+ increase in topline within 3 years.
- Seven new products were added to portfolio during three-year period.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreements.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
General Manager
Field Gun Factory (Ordnance Factory Board)
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Headed factory operations in all respects (Manufacturing, QC/QA, System Certification, Planning, Scheduling, HR, Finance, Customer engagement, Field Trials, etc.).
- Instrumental in enhancing turnover by 25%, and monitored financial performance. Set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed diverse team of professionals, fostering positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
Dy Director General
Ordnance Factory Board Headquarters
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Leading 41 Development centres and intimately involved in development of new products.
- Project planning and Execution for development projects of FICV (Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle), Air Defence Gun, Towed Gun System, Mounted Gun System, Fin stabilised Armour Piercing discarding sabot (FSAPDS) ammunition, ammunition for under barrel grenade launchers, Recoil-less launchers, 30mm Grenades, HESH (High explosive squash head) ammunitions, Carbine and Assault Rifle, Anti Material Rifles etc.
- Implementation, handholding, and evaluation of projects of iDEX.
- Coordination with all DRDO laboratories, proof ranges, etc.
- Modernized design infrastructure of 41 Development Centres and selected experts for these centres.
- Accounting Policy SOP for Development Centres was evolved and implemented.
- Member of Indo-US technology security group.
Addl. General Manager
Opto Electronics Factory (Ordnance Factory Board)
12.2009 - 06.2015
- Chief of production, manufacturing, QA/QC, Design, Engineering, Planning, Scheduling, Pricing, Budgeting, Rates, and Estimation, Inventory Control, Material Management, IT Services, and Customer Engagement.
- Instrumental in localization of ex-Import items (Russian, French, and Belarus origin) in association with Indian OEMs.
- Product life cycle management, MRO.
- Transfer of technology for day vision devices to sister Ordnance factory.
- Business development for thermal imagers and thermal imaging fire control systems.
Joint General Manager
Ordnance Factory Chandigarh
07.1989 - 11.2009
- Plant Manager and CTO for Cable Manufacturing.
- Led the Maintenance, Engineering, and business development team.
- Led the trebling of turnover by establishing manufacture of Instrumentation and radio frequency cables, day vision periscopes, and battle tank harnesses.
- Diversified the customer base and made supplies to State Electricity Boards, Power Corporations, DRDO laboratories, and Base Repair Depots of the Indian Air Force.
- Mentored the team for testing of Fire Resistant Low Smoke (FRLS) cables
- Modernised the P&M
Education
BE - Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Roorkee 07.1981 - 06.1985
Skills
Organizational Leadership
Corporate Governance
Process Improvements
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Visioning
Strategic leadership
Contract Negotiation
Client Relationship Management
Employee Motivation and Performance
Transformative leadership
Change and Growth Management
Turnaround Management
Business Development
Financial Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Elementary (A2)
Urdu
Elementary (A2)
Interests
Reading books, Morning walks, Eating out
Timeline
Chairman & Managing Director
India Optel Limited
06.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
India Optel Limited
10.2021 - 06.2023
General Manager
Field Gun Factory (Ordnance Factory Board)
05.2020 - 09.2021
Dy Director General
Ordnance Factory Board Headquarters
06.2015 - 05.2020
Addl. General Manager
Opto Electronics Factory (Ordnance Factory Board)
12.2009 - 06.2015
Joint General Manager
Ordnance Factory Chandigarh
07.1989 - 11.2009
BE - Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
07.1981 - 06.1985